IC 12-7-2.1-35 — "Basic necessities"
Chapter 2.1. Definitions
Section text
Sec. 35. "Basic necessities", for purposes of IC 12-20, includes those services or items essential to meet the minimum standards of health, safety, and decency, including the following: (1) Medical care described in IC 12-20-16-2. (2) Clothing and footwear. (3) Food. (4) Shelter. (5) Transportation to seek and accept employment on a reasonable basis. (6) Household essentials. (7) Essential utility services. (8) Other services or items the township trustee determines are necessities.
As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)